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DALI ZENSOR 1 Bookshelf Speakers $276, SUB E-9F Active Subwoofer $337.60 Vokal Centre Speaker $252 Delivered @ GraysOnline eBay

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DALI ZENSOR 1 Bookshelf Speakers $276, SUB E-9F Active Subwoofer $337.60 Vokal Centre Speaker $252 Delivered @ GraysOnline eBay
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thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 15:59 ebay.com.au (438 clicks)
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Original PEACE 15% or 20% off Selected Sellers on eBay Deal Post

Update: Added Zensor Vokal Centre speaker for $252 Delivered with code @ Grays eBay. (Links at bottom)

$299 Delivered @Deniswhite (Brand new full warranty from different seller, limited quantity: 4 available at time of update).

Now I am aware of Graysonline’s reputation for ‘Brand New’ products.
The price is good though, so if you are willing to take the risk for the price.
As usual 1-year warranty from Grays.

Dali are a high-end Danish speaker manufacturer, I have never owned or listened to a pair of these Zensor’s so please do your own research regarding how they sound.
I imagine from the matching colours that the SUB E-9F (in this deal) is intended to accompany the Zensor 1’s.

Dali SUB E-9F is powered by 170watt RMS amp, down-ported with a 9-inch long-throw aluminium cone driver & has volume/cross-over adjustment/phase control (can be tuned to other speakers), auto-on/off function and LFE + RCA line input.

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DALI ZENZOR 1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Pair)

Available in

The versatile ZENSOR 1 is ideal as all-round stereo loudspeaker preferably in small to medium sized rooms. It even works excellently as front speaker in a 2.1 surround set-up or as back speaker in 5.1 systems including subwoofer, as the distinguished and discreet sound resource it is. The soundproof design ideas of DALI provide the background for ZENSOR 1, created in respect and admiration of music.

Features

Soft Dome Tweeter
Wood Fibre Cones
Low Loss Construction
DALI Driver Design

Specifications

Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz]: 53 - 26,500
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m) [dB]: 86.5
Nominal Impedance [ohms]: 6
Maximum SPL [dB]: 106
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]: 25 - 100
Crossover Frequency [Hz]: 2,900 Hz
High frequency driver, Quantity: 1 x 25 mm
High frequency driver, Diaphragm type: Soft Textile Dome
Low frequency driver, Quantity: 1 x 5.25"
Low frequency driver, Diaphragm type: Wood Fibre Cone
Enclosure type: Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]: 51.5
Connection Input: Single Wire
Magnetic Shielding: Semi Magnetic Shielded

DALI ZENSOR SUB E-9F Subwoofer with Front Black Grille $337.60 Delivered @Graysonline eBay

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With the rising interest in high quality compact speakers the demand for a potent yet compact subwoofer is growing. The DALI SUB E-9 F was developed precisely to fill this demand. Build around a compact cabinet, a powerful amplifier and a stiff yet lightweight aluminum woofer. Today a subwoofer is considered a natural part of any multi-channel sound system, and in many stereo systems as well. With the development of the SUB E-9 F DALI wanted to create a true versatile product, able to competently match compact and stand speakers from our ZENSOR, KUBIK and FAZON lineup

Features

High-Yield Amplifier
Flexible Connectivity
Eliminate Turbulence
Elegant and Simple Design

Specifications

Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz] 37 - 200
Maximum SPL [dB]: 111
Crossover Frequency [Hz]: 40 - 120
Low frequency driver, Quantity: 1 x 9" long stroke
Low frequency driver, Diaphragm type: Aluminium
Enclosure type: Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]: 39.0
Max. Amplifier Power Output [RMS watt]: 220
Continous IEC Power Output [RMS watt]: 170
Input Impedance [ohms]: 25k
Connection Input: Movo (LFE) RCA Stereo (Low-pass Filtered)
Recommended Placement: Floor

Dali Zensor Vokal Centre speaker $252 Delivered @Graysonline eBay:

In order of availability

Blood is thicker than water! Naturally, ZENSOR VOKAL is created specifically to match that timbre and tonal balance of its family. DALI ZENSOR VOKAL is the relatively compact center loudspeaker from the ZENSOR series, which will bring joy for movie- and surround enthusiasts seeking great all-round qualities. The centre loudspeaker covers an essentially important sound zone, since this is where the majority of dialogue in movie soundtracks is to be found. ZENSOR VOKAL is engineered to cover this zone, thereby establishing a truly realistic voice- and surround experience.

Features

Soft Dome Tweeter
DALI Drive design
Low Loss Construction
Wood Fibre Cones

Specifications

Frequency Range (+/-3 dB) [Hz] 47 - 26,500
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m) [dB]: 88.5
Nominal Impedance [ohms]: 6
Maximum SPL [dB]: 109
Recommended Amplifier Power [W]: 30 - 120
Crossover Frequency [Hz]: 2,400 Hz
High frequency driver, Quantity: 1 x 25 mm
High frequency driver, Diaphragm type: Soft Textile Dome
Low frequency driver, Quantity: 2 x 5.25"
Low frequency driver, Diaphragm type: Wood Fibre Cone
Enclosure type: Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz]: 45.0
Connection Input: Single Wire
Magnetic Shielding: Semi Magnetic Shielded
Recommended Placement: Centre / Soundbar
Dimensions With Base (HxWxD) [mm]: 161 x 441 x 288
Weight kg: 6.8

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  • alvian on 09/04/2019 - 16:05

    The soundproof design ideas of DALI

    means these speakers will produce the absolute minimum amount of sound :-)

    soundproof (adjective): preventing, or constructed of material that prevents, the passage of sound

    • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 17:27

      Blood is thicker than water!

      Quote from Zensor Vokal Centre description.

      Also I am having this fantasy of two Zensor Vokal’s placed vertically and using them as stereo.

      • lumiere on 27/04/2019 - 10:03

        I also wondered how well this would work since the drivers are exactly the same in the Zensor 1 (one extra 5.25") but could not find much useful and consistent information on-line about how the orientation of the speakers would impact upon the sound. Do you have any thoughts or experiences?

        • thebadmachine on 27/04/2019 - 22:17
          +1

          In theory, since the Dali Vokal centre uses dome tweeters without a significant wave-guide, the sound dispersion of the high frequencies should be similar in both orientations.
          Typically you would place the tweeters at head / ear level and that is most ideal for typical bookshelf speakers with only 1x woofer.
          So in a sense you will get similar dispersion of the highs, and may get better vertical dispersion of the mids and lows with a centre speaker in a vertical position (compared to a typical bookshelf design like the Zensor 1’s).
          (Also worth noting you will experience a slight change in imaging and sound on the Vokal Centre’s with either the tweeters on the inside with ports out, or tweeters on the outside with ports in.)

          The drivers are the same as the Zensor 1’s, but the Vokal Centre has a larger cabinet and different port frequency tuning, so it is able to extend to lower frequency (47hz) than the Zensor 1 (53hz).

          • lumiere on 27/04/2019 - 23:16

            @thebadmachine: Cheers, thank you. I felt that two Vokal centre speakers potentially had more to offer with the extra 5.25" but hesitated due to the lack of consensus on how the orientation would impact upon the sound so played it safe in the end due to the cost. I appreciate the reply.

            • thebadmachine on 27/04/2019 - 23:26
              +1

              @lumiere: I failed to address your original question directly.
              In theory, since the Vokal tweeter design is identical to that of the Zensor 1 & it disperses sound equally in all directions (up down left right) by being a typical dome tweeter. The Vokal Centre in either orientation should sound similar to the Zensor 1’s.
              Now because the general design (number of woofers & cabinet) is slightly different you may experience a slightly different sound signature to the Zensor 1’s (although they would have been tuned to match to an extent, since they are from the same series).

              Yeah going with the speakers for your use case is a safer bet, unless you are tolerant enough to experiment and appreciate a possibly more interesting sound.

  • Jamesx on 09/04/2019 - 16:19

    not appealing for the price for a bookshelf…

    Outclassed by the leader in 2015

    OUR VERDICT
    Although outclassed, the Dalis are good all-rounders, and thoroughly entertaining

    FOR
    Lively, agile sound
    Musical
    Good rhythmic drive
    Open, spacious soundstage, balanced
    Decently detailed
    AGAINST
    Not as dynamically subtle as class leaders

    • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 16:23

      Yeah I guess they are having slow sales. Sound is subjective though, some people may have them as their preference.
      Also if using them in a Home Theatre setup as surround speakers, I’m sure they will be more than adequate.

      Also my guess is that they were designed as a cohesive package with the subwoofer, with the best sound when heard together (a subwoofer’s tuned low-end frequency response can affect how the mids and high’s sound from the main-speakers).

      • Whisper Quiet on 09/04/2019 - 23:02
        +1

        Yep perfect for high end surrounds. That's really what they're meant for, or just casual stereo music. Zensor 3 is much better for stand alone bookshelf speakers.

        • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 23:42

          Yeah low-end extension comes up a bit short for a 5.25-inch woofer, I think they made that decision so it would pair better with the SUB E-9F.
          Still fine for stand-alone bookshelf use IMO.

    • justtoreply on 09/04/2019 - 16:24

      In short, Q acoustics 2020i were better, Wharfedale Diamond 220 were even better again

      • jar-unit on 09/04/2019 - 16:31
        +1

        Wharfedale Diamond 220 are $405 and 2020i cant find available anywhere

        • justtoreply on 09/04/2019 - 17:15

          Yeah, I didn't comment on pricing. All I was doing was saving people reading through the link.

          2020i has been superseded by newer models.

  • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 16:24

    Thanks mods for combining posts.

  • Volution on 09/04/2019 - 16:55

    Anyone has experience with a dali sub before? Are they any good for double duty music and movies?

    • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 17:00

      I would say the Long-throw woofer and ported design work against it being musical (I am fussy though, and it has been shown that ported designs can sound accurate).
      Most people would be content with it for both music and movie use IMO. And 170watts RMS with the Long-throw woofer would give you the power and ‘punch’ you would expect when watching movies.

      Disclaimer: I have never owned or heard the Dali E-9F.

    • [Deactivated] on 09/04/2019 - 17:24

      It’s tempting but appears undersized (might be boomy) and appears to be made out of chipboard. You can’t really complain for $300 though.

      • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 17:27

        Boominess usually depends more on subwoofer placement and port location/direction (the SUB E-9F having a down-firing port will likely have reduced boominess & any possible port noise at high volumes).
        ~30x30x30cm seems appropriately sized for a subwoofer.
        Construction is solid MDF as are most subwoofers and speakers (MDF is known to be very dense and appropriate for use in audio).

        Edit: I would also expect a certain standard (flat response/sound quality) of hi-fidelity (Hi-Fi) when it comes to Dali.

  • leetguy101 on 09/04/2019 - 17:00

    Dali good, Zensor good, GraysOnline not.

    • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 17:01

      Agreed (about Grays). I’m sure there are some people who have been happy with their experience though (received a functioning seemingly-new product which lasted as long as they expected).

    • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 17:22

      Some good advice may be to closely inspect products on arrival & break the speakers in and give them a good squeeze within a few months, to squeeze out any faults (then you can get your replacement or refund within 1 year warranty.)

  • Mr Mrrtn on 09/04/2019 - 17:13

    Any comments on how these compares to the Voll B44's?

    • thebadmachine on 09/04/2019 - 17:19
      +1

      I would consider the B44 as true entry-level passive small speakers. These may be a slight upgrade.

      If going with Voll’s/Micca’s I would recommend the new & slightly more expensive Micca RB42 over the other offerings.
      Disclaimer: the RB42’s are yet to be officially announced/sold in AU.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/04/2019 - 19:59

    They have a Jamo sub for $207, just got one

  • bert-lifts on 10/04/2019 - 01:14

    Picked some of these up second hand to use as surrounds for my home theatre. They're great for the price.

  • Black Hole on 10/04/2019 - 08:23

    I personally won't buy at Gays. I previously bought 6 sets of various speakers from them and 4 have issue suggestive of refurbished item but it was listed as new.

    • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 09:31

      Hi please share the specific issues with speakers (cosmetic damage/component failure/performance issues). Thanks.

      • Black Hole on 10/04/2019 - 20:03

        All due to component failure.

        • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 23:01

          That’s a shame, even refurbished I thought is meant to have been checked/inspected with faulty components replaced (my expectations of refurbished).
          After typing that I realised its Grays, so its done in house, as opposed to factory refurbished.
          Hopefully the Dali’s really are Brand-new/sealed as Orelljet experienced.

  • Orrelljet on 10/04/2019 - 08:41
    +1

    I bought the sub, the Zensor 1s and the centre speaker, in the last Grays/eBay sale. All brand new and sealed.

    If it's the same stock, it's a bargain.

    • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 09:29
      +1

      Thanks for sharing. Good to hear.
      Added deal for centre speaker to post.

  • thisispants on 10/04/2019 - 10:07

    I have the zensor 1s paired with an Yamaha NS SW200 sub….. To be honest, for the price they're excellent speakers which get very well reviewed.

    I wanted good speakers, but I'm poor….these have been sensational.

    They really do need a sub though.

  • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 10:12

    For those looking for a deal on the Dali Zensor Vokal Centre speaker.
    There is a current option here at DenisWhiteHomeCinema.com.au
    with code: zensorcentre for $299 free shipping Australia wide (only 4 available).

  • thebadmachine on 10/04/2019 - 13:55

    Graysonline eBay links for Dali Zensor Vokal Centre speaker (in order of availability).
    All $252 Delivered with PEACE code:
    - Black
    - Light Walnut
    - White

  • Slippage on 12/04/2019 - 10:51
    +1

    Great for the price, but saying X,Y,Z are better…. please consider the price points in the reviews you are reading. These are excellent for the price. I use a set in my garage/home gym with a DIY sub and they are excellent.

    • thebadmachine on 12/04/2019 - 14:09

      These are excellent for the price.

      I think so too.

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